Have you taken any new test readings you'd like to share?
I don't believe that anything's been added to the pool since last week Wednesday, before I started this thread, so I sort of thought there would be no change. I was wrong. (shows how much I have to learn!). Help me understand if these numbers are better or worse? 2nd time test results:*
*couple of errors on my part: I forgot to rinse the cylinder with pool water after rinsing it with tap water between 1 or 2 tests. And I forgot to let the pool water warm to room temp (per the extended test kit instructions) before adding R-0013 for the CYA test. Not sure how much that'll effect results.
OTO Chlorine: <0.5 (same as last time. test sample still mostly colorless despite trichlor pucks floating in dispenser all week. I opened the vanes on the dispenser all the way a few days ago too.) Pool water is @ 50 degrees so I don't know if that slows the dissolving?
PH: 6.8! (was <4.5 before) color was identical (to my eye) with the bottom color of the chart. This is improvement, right? I guess the new plaster is doing its thing...
FC (FAS-DPD): 1? (I had it at 1.5 last time. Like before, test tube might have had
very slight pink tinge that was definitely not there after two drops of R-0871)
CC: 0 (same)
TA: 18? (last time spot was only partially obscured with tube filled completely. This time spot disappeared with water just above "20" line- almost but not quite to top.)
Still nothing from PB today (just secretary saying she's waiting for an answer from him). I'm going to have my wife keep an eye out for the service guy tomorrow (Wed) and call me so I can talk to him. If he's not going to start balancing it tomorrow I will ask PB about taking over myself. plaster and equipment warranty is only 1 year anyway. What do you all think?